A Blue Ribbon Pie
"Today I had the pleasure of attending the 'Back Roads Stories' event at the Broad Brook Community Center. I told a story about a blue ribbon pie, baked solo, by my then 9-year-old daughter, and its not-so-tragic demise at the fair. The pie was baked using her great-great-great-gramma's recipe. I was asked if I would publish the recipe. So, here it is!
Take It Easy on the Back Roads
"I think my priest calls this kind of thing an opportunity. An opportunity to be better in mud season. Be a better neighbor, save the town some money on gravel.
Amtrack Dropped Me Off
It was dark and raining lightly, and they refused to leave me alone for 10 minutes until my friend picked me up after a slight miscommunication.
Friendly Recycling
"I have experienced a lot of laughter, and some tears, engaging with people that I had never met before or recognized, but still strangers. We all need connection and I am always pleased to see people sharing small talk, taking time to relax, listen, letting their guard down, feeling that they are a member of the pack.